Chris Worley

Chris Worley is a notable author and speaker of organizational behavior, leading experts in the field. He has been featured on the Jolt podcast, FT Press, and Proposaiso, just to name a few. His work has been published in the Academy of Management Review and Human Resource Management, as well as multiple book-length works.

Chris Worley received his B.A. from Cornell University, where he was a Presidential Scholar, and his MBA from Harvard Business School. He also earned a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. Worley has held a number of positions in academia, including Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Minnesota, Lecturer at the University of Illinois, Research Fellow and Adjunct Professor at Harvard Business School, and Professor of Organization Behavior at the University of Southern California.

Throughout his career, Worley has published numerous books on the topics of organization behavior, human resource management, organizational development, and leadership. His most notable books include Introduction to Organization Behavior (Worley, 2020), The Person-in-Organization (Worley, 2005), Workplace Learning (Worley and Streibel, 2015), and the well-known book Organization Development: A Process of Learning and Changing (Worley and Kroon, 2020).

Introduction to Organization Behavior is an authoritative overview of the impact of organization behavior on businesses, both large and small. The book explains concepts such as power, motivation, communication, and decision-making, and provides case studies from leading companies such as FedEx and Southwest Airlines. It is used as a textbook in many organization behavior classes.

The Person-in-Organization is an insightful look into the idea of human capital and how it can be used to improve an organization’s performance. Worley provides readers with a comprehensive view of how people are impacted by the structure of the organization, and how these effects on the individual affect the performance of the organization as a whole.

Workplace Learning is another popular book from Worley. It focuses on how organizations can create and maintain an environment that encourages learning and growth. He uses case studies and interviews with leading figures in the field to provide readers with practical advice on integrating learning into the workplace.

Worley and Kroon’s Organization Development: A Process of Learning and Changing combines personal stories of organizational change with practical advice on how to make it happen. The authors use several case studies to illustrate the process of development and transformation. They also provide an overview of the leaders and teams involved in successful changes, as well as ways to create a culture of learning.

Over the course of his career, Chris Worley has become one of the leading authorities on organizational behavior and organizational development. His books use practical examples and case studies to give readers an in-depth understanding of the process of organizational change. Whether you’re looking for a comprehensive overview or specific advice on creating a culture of learning, Chris Worley’s books are invaluable resources.